How Do Wheelchair Lifts Work?
Wheelchair lifts help people with disabilities move from one floor to another, or get into and out of a vehicle. Lifts can be electric or hydraulic. There are wheelchair lifts for stairs and wheelchair lifts for vehicles. There are also wheelchair lifts integrated into wheelchairs so that a user can get out of the wheelchair with ease. Stairs When a stair lift is installed, the dimensions of the staircase are assessed to determine if the staircase is wide enough for a chairlift operation. If not, the staircase will need to be widened. The weight of the chair, as well as the weight of the wheelchair user, must be added together to ensure that the lift will be able to carry the chair and the user. The device operates off dual motors, with a backup battery. A wheelchair lift used inside the home is attached to the stairwell and incorporated into the household structure. The stair wheelchair lift is a platform lift attached to heavy-duty tracks. The tracks are connected to the side of the
